The Weekly List is a news podcast hosted by Amy Siskind, author of The List, which supplements her weekly tracker of shifting norms in American politics. It runs about 258 episodes on a weekly cadence, with typical episodes of roughly 25 to 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are about 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $150 to $625 per mid-roll read.
Engaged news audience in a high-attention election season
- Weekly episodes covering US political news across 258 episodes since 2018
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 393 ratings signals a loyal listener base
- Host is a published author and longtime public advocate with a clear editorial voice
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, news roundup
- Tone
- urgent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links a donate page but the feed has no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover political news such as the Iran war and midterm campaigning, which is highly political but not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theweeklylist.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1392843387 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/48f7bc8/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Week 101 - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know This Week | 2026-10-15 | 27 min |
| Week 100 - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know This Week | 2026-10-07 | 28 min |
| Week 99 - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know This Week | 2026-10-01 | 27 min |
| Week 98 - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know This Week | 2026-09-24 | 30 min |
| Week 97 - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know This Week | 2026-09-17 | 30 min |
| Week 96 - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know This Week | 2026-09-10 | 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Weekly List is a podcast hosted by Amy Siskind, author of The List. It supplements the popular Weekly List on our website, www.theweeklylist.org, which tracks the ever changing new normals of American politics. The podcast gives greater context to the "not normal" news items from the previous week, and will highlight a few stories and changing norms from the Trump regime that you may have…
About The Weekly List
The Weekly List is a weekly news podcast hosted by Amy Siskind, author of The List, which discusses the changing norms of American politics. According to the show's RSS feed and website, it has 258 episodes since May 2018, usually released weekly, with episodes typically running 25 to 30 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.7 average rating from 393 ratings.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, and the show is likely to draw an audience that follows US politics closely and is largely based in the United States. Estimated downloads are roughly 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the Apple rating count and show age.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would likely cost an estimated $150 to $625 per episode, suitable for brands whose audiences follow current affairs and civic topics. Source: the show's RSS feed, the website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Weekly List can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Weekly List
How much does The Weekly List charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $150 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreement between the show and the sponsor.
What is The Weekly List about?
The Weekly List is a weekly news podcast hosted by Amy Siskind that discusses changes in American politics and the norms it tracks each week, with episodes usually running 25 to 30 minutes.
How do I contact The Weekly List about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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